- 535g (18.9 ounces; about 4 cups plus 3 tablespoons) high protein all-purpose flour, such as King Arthur (Baker’s percentage: 100%)
- 2g (0.07 ounce; 1/2 teaspoon) instant dry yeast, such as SAF (Baker’s percentage: 0.4%)
- 360g (12.7 ounces; about 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon) water, at 40°F (4°C) (Baker’s percentage: 67%)
- 12g (0.4 ounce; 1 tablespoon) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (Baker’s percentage: 2%)
- Extra-virgin olive oil for oiling proofing containers and dough balls
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Combine flour and yeast in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 to 4 times until well-combined. With machine running, add water and continue to process until mixture forms rough ball and no dry flour remains, 10 to 20 seconds. Allow to rest for 20 minutes.
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Melissa Rivard
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Add salt to top of dough and process until a mostly smooth ball of dough forms, 20 to 30 seconds. Dough temperature should register 75°F (24°C) on an instant-read thermometer when mixing is complete. If not, continue to mix in 10 second intervals until it reaches the desired dough temperature. Transfer dough ball to a lightly oiled medium bowl and knead once or twice by hand until smooth ball is formed. Cover bowl and let dough sit for 45 minutes.
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Melissa Rivard
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Using lightly-moistened hands, knead dough in bowl until uniform in texture, 5 to 10 seconds. Cover and let sit at room temperature until puffy and not quite doubled in volume, 60 to 120 minutes.
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Melissa Rivard
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Transfer dough to a lightly floured countertop and divide into four pieces of about 225g (8 ounces) each for 12-inch ovens, or three pieces of about 300g (10.5 ounces) each for 16-inch ovens. Form each portion into a smooth, round ball. Coat exterior of dough ball lightly with oil and place each in a 4- to 7-inch round, lidded plastic takeout container, or on a lightly-oiled tray, spaced at least 2 inches apart, covered loosely but completely. Refrigerate dough for at least 24 hours or up to 4 days (48 to 72 hours is ideal).
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Melissa Rivard
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On the day you plan to bake pizzas, remove dough balls from refrigerator and allow to warm up, covered, 1 to 2 hours before baking. Exact timing depends upon ambient temperature; dough should reach at least 60°F (15.5°C) before stretching and baking.